Black Oud

I purchased a sample of this and it was immediately very manly. I used the small sample sparingly and it gave a earthy, very ashy smell. It took a while to grow on me. It is very niche smelling, some folk probably won't like it but I certainly do. It smells like it is very expensive too. This smells really dangerous, initially a bit like motor oil. It's the kind of smell you would need to wear when you are in trouble and are having to meet HR. It's a subtle warning to your employer, do as I am saying or you will be taken to court and will have your backside handed to you. I ended up purchasing the 100ml bottle and this bottle seems to smell slightly different to me, I don't like it as much as it seems less mysterious, natural and strong. I suspect that it will need some time to stew in its own sauce and I expect it to shine in days or weeks as that's what it took for the 5ml sample to seduce me. I think this needs many sprays to get maximum sillage, a good six or eight with two of them behind each ear and a couple on the chest will get you there. Edit: so I have used this a fair few weeks later and I have to say, as much as I love the smell, it has such poor sillage that I can't really recommend it. Maybe it's a problem with the bottle I purchased but this just dies down to a skin scent after about an hour. Second edit: I let this macerate on its side for about a year and a half. The scent, on a winters day seems slightly less complex (maybe just the climate) but the sillage and longevity as improved significantly - highly recommend buyers do this. I will likely buy another bottle once this one goes and let it macerate on its side for months or about a year - completely worth it and a complete bargain. I have changed my rating accordingly. I have another Khalis (Oud Syeufi) that has also macerated superbly! I think that once you let them blend, Khalis provide some of the best bang for your buck in all of perfumery.

I recently purchased a 100 ml bottle of this fragrance from a seller in Lemon Grove California, The Oud Store. (Excellent Source) The bottle is gorgeous with the gold accents on black. Beautiful bottle...really very majestic & appealing. The cap on my bottle is different than the one displayed. Mines cooler ! The atomizer on the other hand, rated below average in its performance. It could just be defective, but it still worked pretty well...just didn’t pull very generously when pulling the trigger. Absolutely not a deal breaker. Black Oud by Khalis.......what an excellent fragrance!! ** The notes listed are NOT ACCURATE as listed by Fragrantica, but I am glad they added this fragrance after I made the request. Its soooo much more then just Oud. It is a dark, brooding yet smooth incense. The Oud is quality, and is reminiscent of the actual Oud chips i burn in my burner. Leaning masculine...if that matters to you. Its a slightly smokey oud of the somewhat medicinal variety & very authentic. It wears beautifully and goes through a wonderful progression of notes while on your skin. The opening is smokey incense oud, rich amber & spice ...with a smoldering coumarin sweetness reminiscent of burnt sugared vanilla. But the sweetness is mild. The drydown is an absolutely gorgeous but delicate symphony of dark purple flowers, like violet or perhaps blue lotus.....intermingled with the incense, rich amber, & smokey sugared Oud. Longevity & sillage are average to moderate..which is great sometimes , because re-applying it is something you will enjoy doing over & over again! Has quickly become one of my favorites. Its sexy, rugged & majestic. Highly Recommend The Verdict : EXCELLENCE!!

I'm glad it's finally addes to Fragrantica database. What a beast of a scent. One of a kind, although it reminds me of Black by CdG. It's heavier I believe. Oud? This is ashes, burnt fireplace, with smoky leftovers from barbecue ;) Purchased it for 25 bucks here in Poland. Smells like 200 bucks niche scent, performs very well. I think about stocking up with backup bottles, cuz like many others hidden gems it could be gone soon.

Smokey, Ashy yet sweet. Incense, Oud, Birch Tar, licorice And Vetiver and as others have stated smells very unique and niche in quality. I find it a great change of pace fragrance from the normal sweet ambers and Blue woody fragrances. This marches to it on drum beat with a very rental vibe . where would you wear this. Date, work or wherever. Wear it for yourself if you like it if its your style.

My body chemistry amplifies all the warm, sweet tones of this perfume. They are magical to me - it's like a walk by summer night through a dark forest, smoky, resinous, with fresh damp moss and sweet incense ash in the background. Love from the first sniff, they will stay with me for a very long time.